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Explain causes of Delirium and Dementia
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Delirium and dementia are two distinct cognitive disorders that significantly impact mental health, yet their causes and mechanisms differ, influencing how mental health nurses approach assessment and care. Delirium is an acute, often reversible condition characterized by sudden onset of confusion, fluctuating attention, and disturbances in consciousness. Dementia, on the other hand, is a chronic, progressive decline in cognitive function, memory, and reasoning, often irreversible and developing over months or years. Understanding the underlying causes of each is essential for effective mental health nursing interventions. The causes of delirium are multifactorial, involving physiological, pharmacological, and environmental factors. One of the primary physiological causes is medical illness or infection, particularly in older adults, such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia, or sepsis. Metabolic disturbances, including electrolyte imbalances, hypoglycemia,
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